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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Mosque of Tipu Sultan Shahi


The Tipu Sultan Shahi Mosque is situated at 185 Dhartamtalla Street, Kolkata, India. Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan constructed this mosque in 1832.Based on Mughal Architectural style, facing the south; it is a double-aisled mosque with 16 domes and 4 Minarets. It is a cultural heritage building.1000 people can pray together in this mosque. A committee, called "Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid Protection and Welfare Committee" protects this mosque.

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